Community Outreach Coordinator Needed! Closes June 30, 2018!
Opportunity Type: Health Education Opportunities, Job Opportunities, Public Health OpportunitiesLocation: Medford, OR
Salary: $42,120.00 - $55,452.80 Annually
Opening Date: June 07, 2018
Closing Date: June 30, 2018
Website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/jacksoncountyor/jobs/2085736/7177-community-outreach-educator-health-and-human-services-public-health
Community Outreach Coordinator
Tobacco Prevention and Education Program
Agency: Jackson County Public Health
Location: Medford, Oregon
Position Description: Under direction, to perform responsible duties in the design, development, coordination and implementation of youth and/or community oriented health education programs, policies and curriculum; to educate local citizens in health related issues; and to provide schools and community and government agencies with information in support of the development and funding of such programs and/or policies.
Duties & Responsibilities:
•Preferred experience related to population health, tobacco policy development and implementation, tobacco policy strategies.
•Responsible for the coordination, development, implementation and evaluation of health education activities.
•Organize and consult with community agencies, committees, school administrators and groups to coordinate, advise and advance health education programs and/or policies.
•Determine techniques, policies and procedures for the improvement of health education activities.
•Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness in meeting established objectives.
•Consults with community agencies concerning the development of programs and/or policies in compliance with state statues and/or established expectations.
•Designs and conducts classes and meetings related to health issues.
•Coordinates regional education programs.
•Recruits and provides training to schools, agencies and community volunteers in support of education programs and/or policies.
•Establishes short term and long range plans, goals and objectives for assigned programs.
•Prepares a variety of reports, correspondence, records, summaries and grant applications; develops visual aids, outlines, goals, plans, objectives and program evaluations.
•Assists state agencies in the development of local community partnerships to provide funding and program support through health agencies and businesses.
•Increases community awareness of programs through media outreach.
•Orders related program supplies and materials.
•Adheres to County and departmental policies and procedures as well as safe work practices, policies and procedures.
•Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other staff, public officials, the general public and representatives of other agencies.
The complete position description, including application instructions, can be found here.
Closing Date: 06/30/2018